Can you tell us about the work you are doing now?

I coordinate the USDA Northeast Climate Hub, a regional federal program that helps farmers and land managers deal with climate change. I also serve as a leader for the North Atlantic Fire Science Exchange, which is an organization that brings together fire scientists and managers. I was a forest firefighter and fire ecologist for many years before starting a family.

How did Sterling influence your current career path?

Sterling had me sold on a career in natural resources since the first week of school. I always knew I loved the outdoors and at Sterling I very quickly learned I could make it my career. My internship in 1997 was with the US Forest Service. 21+ years later and I’m still working for the same agency.

What is your most memorable Bounder/Expedition memory:

The night hike of Bounder. We got dropped off somewhere at night and had to find our way back to campus as a Bounder group. Breakfast, when we finally returned, was amazing. I remember this being the first Friday night of college. I’ve been a strong Sterling advocate ever since.

Any words of wisdom for the current Sterling students?

Spend more time at the lean-tos! Get to know your Craftsbury community outside of the College. Don’t be afraid to become close with your teachers and their kids.

Sterling College uses education as a force to address critical ecological problems caused by unlimited growth and consumption that is destroying the planet as we have known it. Our mission is to advance ecological thinking and action through affordable experiential learning that prepares people to be knowledgeable, skilled, and responsible leaders in the communities in which they live.